Nigerian Army Frees 360 Hostages

Nigerian security forces successfully rescued 360 individuals, including women and children, who had been kidnapped in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. The operation, carried out by a joint task force based on precise security intelligence, involved freeing hostages held in the Mandara Mountains by an armed group, resulting in the death of two children due to harsh conditions. The situation indicates a recurring pattern of kidnapping for ransom by active gangs in the region over the past several years.

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